<p>A two-year-old lioness named Nandini, who had been suffering from a congenital neurological disease, died at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) on Saturday.</p>.<p>Nandini was born on March 3, 2019, and was diagnosed with the neurological disorder shortly after birth.</p>.<p>“At the time of birth, it was known that the lioness wouldn’t survive for long. We decided to look after her and give her the best care possible,” an official said.</p>.<p>The lioness had difficulty walking and sometimes had trouble with basic body movements. “She was under constant medical treatment for one-and-a-half years. There were days when she couldn’t even stand up.” </p>.<p>A BBP veterinarian said animals with congenital disorders hardly make the leap to survival. “We have a tiger cub aged 11 months. She was abandoned by her mother and was in coma when she was brought here. She was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease after a scan revealed cysts.” </p>
<p>A two-year-old lioness named Nandini, who had been suffering from a congenital neurological disease, died at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) on Saturday.</p>.<p>Nandini was born on March 3, 2019, and was diagnosed with the neurological disorder shortly after birth.</p>.<p>“At the time of birth, it was known that the lioness wouldn’t survive for long. We decided to look after her and give her the best care possible,” an official said.</p>.<p>The lioness had difficulty walking and sometimes had trouble with basic body movements. “She was under constant medical treatment for one-and-a-half years. There were days when she couldn’t even stand up.” </p>.<p>A BBP veterinarian said animals with congenital disorders hardly make the leap to survival. “We have a tiger cub aged 11 months. She was abandoned by her mother and was in coma when she was brought here. She was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease after a scan revealed cysts.” </p>
